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Selective admission driving YSU's upward enrollment trend
Youngstown State University continues on its upward enrollment trend because of moderate selectivity admission, said Gary Swegan, university associate vice president for enrollment planning and management.
Trump obstructed justice, DNC chair and former prosecutor says in Boardman:
Tom Perez, the Democratic National Committee chairman, accused President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice by trying to get then-FBI Director James Comey to halt an investigation into Russia’s ties to the Republican president’s campaign.
Daughter was more than addict, victim's mom tells killer Hackett at sentencing
Connie Carpenter wanted a judge to know Friday, just before he sentenced the man convicted of killing her daughter to life in prison without parole, that her daughter’s life was more than what was portrayed at trial.
3 break-ins leaves Bessie Jackson, 81, steaming mad
Bessie Jackson is angry. Her East Side house has been broken into three times within a week.
Canfield-Mahoning County effort brings street projects in under budget
A pair of streets serving 33 businesses in Canfield underwent major upgrades — and finished under budget — thanks to a joint effort from Canfield Township and the Mahoning County Engineer’s office.
Trumbull kids placed with relatives up 33% due to opiate crisis
Because of the opiate crisis, children statewide are staying in foster care 19 percent longer than they did in 2010.
Austintown's old Fitch building remembered as it comes down
Jack Kidd remembers the first time he saw the old Austintown Fitch School on Mahoning Avenue. It was the winter of 1954, and his family was preparing to move to Austintown in the spring.
Trumbull citizens committee recommends tax hike because of expected losses
The chairman of a citizens committee that has recommended Trumbull County commissioners increase revenue by $10 million annually said the reason is because of expected loss of $2.7 million in Medicaid-related sales tax dollars, other cuts from the state and county capital-improvement needs.
Kansas man accused of hate crime in death of Indian citizen
Kansas man accused of hate crime in death of Indian citizen
Deer crashes through window into Pennsylvania paint store
Deer crashes through window into Pennsylvania paint store
Officials tout next steps in I-95 Philadelphia rehab project
Officials tout next steps in I-95 Philadelphia rehab project
Naked truth: Models sport pithy slogans painted on bare bods
Naked truth: Models sport pithy slogans painted on bare bods
$2.5M bond set for 2nd suspect in driver death after boy hit
$2.5M bond set for 2nd suspect in driver death after boy hit
Trump declares 'total vindication' in tweet on Comey
Trump declares 'total vindication' in tweet on Comey
Texas mom charged after leaving toddlers to die in hot car
Texas mom charged after leaving toddlers to die in hot car
Tillerson calls on Arab nations to ease blockade on Qatar
Tillerson calls on Arab nations to ease blockade on Qatar
Glenne Headly, star of 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,' dead at 62
Glenne Headly, star of 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,' dead at 62
DNC chief hits town; Munroe calls him 'radical left-wing ideologue'
DNC chief hits town; Munroe calls him 'radical left-wing ideologue'
Ohio State hires Butler basketball coach Chris Holtmann
Ohio State hires Butler basketball coach Chris Holtmann
Shoppers fixated with discounts pose big worry for stores
Shoppers fixated with discounts pose big worry for stores
Attorney in texting suicide case asks for not guilty verdict
Attorney in texting suicide case asks for not guilty verdict
3-on-3 basketball added to 2020 Tokyo Olympic program
3-on-3 basketball added to 2020 Tokyo Olympic program
Markets Right Now: Banks lead an early gain for US stocks
Markets Right Now: Banks lead an early gain for US stocks
Firefighters Local 1176 to host golf outing
Firefighters Local 1176 to host golf outing boardman The Boardman Professional Firefighters
CLUB CALENDAR
associations NARFE Chapter 14 will have its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Saxon Club,
Hackett gets life prison term for stabbing woman 81 times
Hackett gets life prison term for stabbing woman 81 times
Ohio congressmen, senators weigh in on Comey hearing
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson said the media was wrong in some of its reporting concerning the president and Russia
LeBron has no issue with KD, Warriors
LeBron James knew what might happen when Kevin Durant merged with the Warriors
‘Monster’ gets 48 years in prison for assaults on Weathersfield boy, family
Even Michael Peach admitted in documents to being a “monster” for the sexual assaults he committed against a boy and physical assaults against the boy’s family last year.
Howland native pursues dream to be an NBA referee
David Walker Jr. is two very large steps from the NBA.
Restored statues returning to Mahoning Courthouse roof
The Mahoning County commissioners approved a road closing for the Mount Carmel Celebration.
SPORTS DIGEST | 14 locals named to All-State softball teams
14 locals named to All-State softball teams Three West Branch and three Champion softball players
Youngstown’s only public pool will open thanks to an aquatics instructor
Without enough lifeguards, there were doubts about it opening
Volquez blanks former team in three-hitter
Edinson Volquez followed his no-hitter by pitching seven scoreless innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates
3-year pact for ranking Youngstown cops OK'd on 6 votes
The contract includes no salary increases for three years.
Tom Cruise dances with the undead in franchise foundation film Cursed with ‘The Mummy’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Of all the CGI-ed supernatural forces slung in Alex Kurtzman’s “The
‘Night’ is brisk psychological thriller
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “It Comes at Night “ has the title of a horror film and, at
Spacey is mum on host plan for Tonys
By MARK KENNEDY and JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Getting Kevin Spacey to spill
Barbershops aim to boost kids’ literacy
Several Youngstown area barber- shops are part of a national effort aimed at promoting children’s literacy, BRIDGE – Barbershop Reading Initiative Developing Growth in Education. B
First-year speech and debate competitor heads to nationals
Austintown student Johnna Blystone is headed to Birmingham
Opinion: Trumbull committee likely violated Open Meetings Act
The citizen Budget Review Committee selected by the county commissioners probably acted illegally by meeting in private.
Pet-store employees report customer exposed buttocks
Boardman police investigating reported public indecency at pet store
WASHINGTON | Comey blasts ‘lies,’ says he was fired over Russia probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former FBI Director James Comey asserted Thursday that President
40 years later, family uses hostage event for good
Carla Blair-Bohannon, left, with her daughter Danielle Blair-Moses, 40 years after being taken hostage by a bank robbery suspect.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTE OF THE DAY “I don’t think it’s for me to say whether the conversation I had with the
Miss Morocco, Mr. Antonucci set wedding date
POLAND The parents of Petrina Morocco and Joseph A. Antonucci, are announcing the engagement of
CVMS band students perform annual concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School fifth- and sixth-grade
Hilltoppers know reading is sweet
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To celebrate Right to Read Week, Hilltop Elementary School
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be June 19
Nearly 70 killed in attack on Somalia military base
Nearly 70 killed in attack on Somalia military base MOGADISHU, Somalia Heavily armed al-Shabab
AROUND THE HORN Thursday’s other Major League Baseball games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 11, Tigers 4 DETROIT Albert Pujols hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly to
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Foundation donates $1,000 to theater YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently
Penn names new GM for Austintown racino
Anthony “Tony” M. Frabbiele has been named as the new general manager of Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course effective June 14.
House votes to roll back post-2008 financial rules
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-led House approved sweeping legislation Thursday to
Dem leader Betras looks to end endorsements after May disaster
Opinion: Based on the results of last month’s primary in Youngs-town, endorsements by the Mahoning County
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Immaculate Heart of Mary festival, 6 to 11 p.m.: Rides, games,
oddly enough
oddly enough Student who missed graduation over subway delay gets diploma NEW YORK A nursing
Ohio interior designer gets prison for tax evasion
Associated Press COLUMBUS A central Ohio interior designer has been sentenced to three months in
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 9
Today is Friday, June 9, the 160th day of 2017. There are 205 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mickelson, Fowler among top names at St Jude Classic
It’s a tournament Phil Mickelson has come so close to winning so many times, only to agonizingly fall short
Man shoots teen, claims self-defense
Man shoots teen, claims self-defense YOUNGSTOWN Police say a man in a home in the 900 block of
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Singer Phil Collins cancels show after hotel room fall LONDON Singer Phil Collins
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Todd E. Blessing, 46, of 4263 Lake Road, Youngstown,
Claims for US jobless benefits fall by 10,000
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as most
Audit: Ex-police chief managed two secret village bank accounts
Audit finds former Leetonia police chief managed secret village bank accounts
Navy ship, fishermen find bodies in search for plane
Associated Press SAN HLAN, Myanmar Fishermen joined navy and air force personnel Thursday in
Trump to coalition: ‘We’re under siege’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump sought comfort in the figurative embrace of
Modest gains push stock indexes higher
Associated Press Financial companies led U.S. stock indexes higher Thursday, nudging the Nasdaq
Police say man injured in burglary hospitalized
Police say man injured in Warren burglary hospitalized, not identified
Accused leaker to remain in jail
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. A federal judge ordered a young woman charged with leaking
Mystery around Japanese horse deepens
The mystery surrounding the Japanese horse that is the early 4-1 second choice to win the Belmont Stakes has gotten deeper
ON THE LINKS | Thursday’s other professional golf results & news
Aguilar leads at Lyoness Open ATZENBRUGG, AUSTRIA Chilean golfer Felipe Aguilar shot a 7-under
How to excel at losing
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant I’m not just a good loser. I’d go as far as to say, in all
Cosby’s testimony read to jury
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. The jury at Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial heard from the
Crash closes Interstate 80
Staff reports HUBBARD The westbound lane of Interstate 80 in Ohio just west of the Pennsylvania
Wray represents best hope to capably lead FBI forward
Editorial: The medium most assuredly was not the message in President Donald Trump’s announcement Wednesday of
mahoning countY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: David Wright, 33,
LA, Paris Olympic bids await meeting on 2024-2028 hosting
Los Angeles and Paris should edge closer Friday to both getting Olympic hosting rights
Iran: 5 Tehran attackers fought for Islamic State
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Five of the men who launched an attack in the heart of Iran’s
METRO DIGEST || 9 become citizens Thursday
9 become citizens YOUNGSTOWN Nine people became U.S. citizens in a Thursday naturalization
ON AREA DIMAONDS Class B roundup
18U Knightline 5 Roth Brothers 0 Jake Gherardi had two hits and scored once and Anthony Cinicola
Fetuses recognize facelike shapes, study finds
San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) Third-trimester fetuses can recognize facelike patterns of light
Conservatives in danger of losing majority
Associated Press LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May’s gamble in calling an early election
Nicole Cicozi v Nico Saborse
BOARDMAN Nicole Cicozi and Nico Saborse were married Dec. 10, 2016, at an evening ceremony at St.
Sweet treat buffet helps raise money
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Piggyback Foundation of Youngstown hosted
Five Boardman athletes to continue careers in college
Five Boardman senior athletes recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers in
Emilee Soldo v Matthew Cantanzriti
BOARDMAN Emilee Soldo and Matthew Cantanzriti were married July 9, 2016, at St. James Meeting
May 24
May 24 Burglary: To a residence in the 7300 block of Clovermeade Drive through a rear door that
STEM students have high hopes for balloon launch
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The sky was the limit for the Austintown
Hilltop fourth-graders experiment at science fair
Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put their scientific skills on display for the school’s annual Science Fair on May 26.
Poland Community Briefs
Historical Society participates in June events The Poland Historical Society recently announced
Miss Rothbauer, Mr. Whitmer plan ceremony
The parents of Brittany Rothbauer and Andrew Whitmer, both of Youngstown, are announcing the
Students cycle for a cause
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students rode their bicycles into Poland North
Mothers and daughters celebrate special day together
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Moms and daughters wore their best outfits to
CHC students celebrate with sundaes
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School students were treated to an
Fashion and food at the Mommy and Me Tea
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Moms and daughters wore their best outfits to the
MCCTC Information Technology students compete at national competition
Information Technology students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center traveled to
Austintown Community Briefs
Annual bike run to be July 16 All About the Pawz and West Side Cats are hosting the sixth annual
May 22
May 22 Auto theft: A woman said her brother took her car and it was later found at a home in the
Boardman Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to have June dance The Niles Friendly Squares will host their monthly square
Pen pals strike up friendships while bowling
Pen pals met each other for the first time on May 24 at Boardman Lanes during the annual bowling field trip.
May 26
May 26 Assault: A Carter Circle woman told officers a man to whom she owes $30 grabbed her hair,
Army Adventure Semi visits MCCTC
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Princess attends special library program
Poland library welcomed a special Disney princess to the “Be Our Guest” program on May 20.
Celebrate Poland Committee prepares for upcoming event
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland will celebrate community and
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